Chase the Rainbow 5k Run/Walk Race Information
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">☘️ Top o’ the evenin’ to ya, lads and lasses! ‘Tis I, St. Patrick, here to tell ya about the most magical event that'll have yer feet flyin’ faster than a leprechaun chasin’ his gold! 🌈🍀</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🎉 Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in grand style with the Chase the Rainbow 5K – a jolly jaunt filled with craic (that’s fun, for ye non-Irish folk), color, and cheer! 🎽👟 Whether ye run like the wind or just fancy a stroll in your finest green garb 💚🎩, this enchanted evening race welcomes all to partake in the festive frolic! </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Set your sights on a scenic journey across the Bridgeway Station Bridge following the Rainbow all the way to the finish where every step is touched with the sparkle of Irish magic. Race fast or take it easy – whether yer chasing a PR or just the pot o’ gold at the end, ye’re sure to have a shamrockin’ good time! 🍀</span></h5>
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<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🍻 After ye conquer the course, don’t go vanishin’ like a mischievous sprite! The celebration continues at Bridgeway Brewing Co, where the good times roll like a barrel of mead! 🎶🍺 Tap your toes to live music, clink glasses with your mates, and toast to yer victory with a mighty fine pint – there’s a brew for every brave soul! </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">📸 And fear not, memory keepers! We’ll be snappin’ free photos of all the fun – from your finest finish line poses to the clover-filled chaos after the race 📷🌈. Share ‘em with friends and fam and remember the day ye ran with rainbows!</span></h5>
<h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🏁 Race Details:</span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🗓️ When: Saturday Morning – Race kicks off at 11:00am sharp! ⏰</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">📍 Where: Bridgeway Station - 1000 Via Corso Ave, Simpsonville, SC 29681</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🎽 What: The most festive 5K in all the land – Chase the Rainbow 5K!</span></h5>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">📦 Packet Pickup: 1 hour before the race at Bridgeway Station 🍻</span></h5>
<h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🏃♂️ Race Corrals:</span></h4>
<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">(We don’t want a stampede now, do we?) 🐑 All runners will be corralled with 60-second intervals for space and safety. We’ll use CHIP timing for Age Group Awards, but GUN time for the Overall Top 3 Male & Female! So pick wisely, me friends! 🍀</span></p>
<ul><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Corral 1 – Under 25 minutes 🕒</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Corral 2 – 25 to 30 minutes</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Corral 3 – Over 35 minutes</span></li></ul>
<h4><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"> </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">🌍 Course Info </span><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Strava Course Map – <a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" href="https://www.strava.com/routes/3387107983783581806" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></span></h4>
<h5><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Starting right at the Bridgeway Station entrance, runners will dash onto a shamrock-strewn path, climbing up and over the iconic Bridgeway Station Bridge. This festive course will have every leprechaun—from the first pint-pourer to the last rainbow chaser—racing toward one treasure: the Pot o’ Gold Finish Line of Victory! </span></h5>
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<h4><strong><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Upstate Race Series Registration Policies & Options</span></strong></h4>
<h5><strong>✅ Transfers</strong></h5>
<ul><li>Registered participants may transfer their entry to another person through their RunSignUp profile</li><li><a href="https://runsignup.com/Profile" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Transfer & Manage Registration HERE</a></li></ul>
<h5><strong>✅ Distance Changes</strong></h5>
<ul><li>Participants may switch to a different race distance (e.g., drop from Half Marathon to 5K).</li><li><a href="https://runsignup.com/Profile" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Switch Distance & Manage Registration HERE</a></li></ul>
<h5><strong>✅ Club & Referral Discounts</strong></h5>
<ul><li>Join the Upstate Running Club and receive 15% OFF registration.</li><li>Refer 2+ runners and receive $5 OFF.</li></ul>
<h5><strong>✅ Race Shirts & Swag</strong></h5>
<ul><li>Race shirts are sold and shipped separately.</li><li>Finisher medals and awards (age group & overall) are not shipped.</li></ul>
<h5><strong>✅ Refunds & Deferrals</strong></h5>
<ul><li>No refunds or deferrals will be offered (unless the event sells out).</li><li>If the race sells out, you may request a 50% OFF code for a future Upstate Race Series event.</li></ul>
Race Organizerhttps://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Simpsonville/ChaseTheRainbow5k
Simpsonville, SCSimpsonvilleSCUS29681
